Resources for grant applicants

Resources for grant applicants

The following information and resources has been put together by our Grants Team to support you when preparing your grant application.

If you're planning an event or activity, you will find information below about what permits and approvals might be required, and how the City of Hobart can assist you with venues, equipment and promotion.

Booking venues and open spaces

The City of Hobart owns properties including open bushland, heritage spaces, and little-known underground venues. Moody basements, ornate ballrooms and open parklands are just some of the venues available for events.

Applicants are asked to make a booking and provide the quoted amount in their grant applications.

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It is best to contact the relevant officer to confirm the venue is available and suitable for your activity before making a booking. You can find the best contact details in the website listings.

Booking event equipment

The City of Hobart has a variety of event equipment available for hire for events, both on a community and commercial scale.

Equipment available to hire includes:

  • table and bench sets
  • umbrellas
  • beanbags
  • stainless steel benches
  • filtered water refill stations
  • bin lids.

A catalogue and the rates of hire are available on the event equipment hire page.

If you have any further questions regarding the equipment listed, please contact the City of Hobart Events team by email events@hobartcity.com.au or telephone 03 6238 2711.

Common permits and approvals

Approvals and, in some instances, permits, must be secured before an activity can commence.

Permits are generally not required as part of the grant application process, however applicants need to demonstrate their awareness of any requirements and reflect these in their grant budget, as the City of Hobart will not waive approval and permit fees.

Examples of permits that could be applicable include:

For a full list of permits, open the permit applications page.

Promotional opportunities

The City of Hobart owns infrastructure and runs programs that can help increase public awareness of your event, day of cultural significance, festival or awareness campaign.

For more information about the infrastructure and programs please email events@hobartcity.com.au

Application support

We would love to help you prepare your application, so please book a time if you would like to speak with a Grants Officer or other team members to discuss your grant proposal:

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Other funding opportunities

There are a range of other grants and funding opportunities which might be available to you, on a local, state and national level.

Funding resources and support

  • Our Community
    Our Community is a national online information and advisory resource for community sector, education and non-profit organisations across Australia.
  • Creative Partnerships Australia
    Creative Partnership Australia fosters a culture of private sector support for the arts in Australia; to grow a more sustainable, vibrant and ambitious arts and cultural sector for the benefit of all Australians.
  • Australian Sport Foundation
    ASF was established by the Australian Government in the 1980's to raise money for the development of Australian sport. Today it is Australia's leading sports fundraiser and charity.

Grant finders

  • Community grants: a quick guide to key internet links
    Parliamentary Library guide provides links to selected sources of financial assistance to community groups. It does not include links to scholarships, fellowships, or research grants.
  • GrantGuru
    Database of nationwide grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations.
  • Grants and programs finder
    Provided by the Australian Government: Business find support, funding, assistance packages and loans for your business from all levels of government.
  • Sports Community: Open grants
    Provides links to a broad range of Australian grant programs for sporting organisations.